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Arborist Reports in Hamilton
An ISA Certified Arborist writes tree removal permit reports and construction arborist reports for properties in Hamilton.
- By-law 23-088 Schedules A1 to A3
- 20 cm
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- By-law 23-088 Schedules A1 to A3
- 20 cm
Tree Bylaws in Hamilton
Hamilton does not have one simple private tree rule. Several layers can overlap: a city-wide public tree bylaw, two woodland bylaws, narrower legacy rules in parts of Ancaster, Dundas, and Stoney Creek, and special mapped areas added in 2023.
The name of the former municipality is only the first screening step. The Ancaster, Dundas and Stoney Creek bylaws apply only to defined tree classes, land classes or mapped schedules inside each former town. Former Hamilton, Flamborough and Glanbrook have no general legacy bylaw for an ordinary individual tree. Woodland, public-tree, conservation and scheduled-area rules still apply on land they cover.
We check the former municipality, the Urban Boundary and the official schedule sheets for each Hamilton address, then confirm ownership, tree size and species, woodland extent and building distance on site.
Hamilton tree permit rules
Minimum Diameter
20 cm (By-law 23-088 Schedules A1 to A3)
Permit Fee
Confirm with Hamilton
Penalty
Individuals: up to $10,000 or $1,000 per tree, whichever is greater (first conviction). Corporations: up to $50,000 or $5,000 per tree. Later convictions run higher
Special Zones
Niagara Escarpment plan area, Conservation Authority lands, Heritage Trees in Ancaster, Urban Woodlands 0.2ha+
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Services Available in Hamilton
Construction Reports
Arborist reports for building permits, site plan approvals, and construction near protected trees.
Arborist Supervision & Inspections
Arborist supervision and documented site inspections for active construction near protected trees.
Stop Work Order Clearance
Arborist assessments and paperwork for tree-related Stop Work Orders and Orders to Comply.
Tree Removal Reports
Arborist reports for municipal tree removal permit applications.
Root Pruning and Excavation
Supervised root pruning, directional boring, and excavation near protected trees, with written documentation.
Tree Protection & Fencing
Tree protection fencing installation, monitoring, and documentation for construction and development projects.
Nest Clearance Surveys
Bird nest checks before tree removal or clearing, under federal migratory bird law.
Tree Risk Assessments
Formal risk assessments for insurance claims, neighbour disputes, storm damage liability, and property due diligence.
Tree Inventory Services
Tree inventories for property managers, condo boards, HOAs, developers, and municipalities managing multiple trees.
Butternut Assessment and Registry Submission
Butternut assessment and Registry submission under Ontario's Species Conservation Act, 2025.
Pool Permit Arborist Reports
Arborist reports for pool installation permits near protected trees, plus a desktop feasibility check at the quoting stage.
Hamilton Permit Guide
Tree removal reports in Hamilton
Hamilton Tree Permit Guide
How to apply for a tree permit in Hamilton, with the documents and fees the application needs.
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Tell us about your property. An ISA Certified Arborist will reply with a firm quote.
- Free consultation, response within 24 hours.
- Report delivered in 2 business days, written to your municipality's requirements.
- We do not sell tree removal.
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